Construction Inspector

Garver•Tulsa, OK

18d•Onsite

About The Position

Garver is hiring a Construction Inspector based out of its Tulsa, Oklahoma office. The inspector assists as a liaison among contractors, engineers, and clients, and inspects and observes water/wastewater, aviation, roadway, and bridge projects. Working under the supervision of the Resident Engineer, Project Engineer, or Project Manager assigned to a project, the inspector assists with inspections and documentation to help ensure projects are built in accordance with plans and specifications. The role involves considerable outdoor physical activity, including light lifting, bending, stooping, climbing, and prolonged walking and standing, as well as regular operation of motorized vehicles. Travel is required, including willingness to work on long-term and short-term out-of-town projects. Applicants must consent to a background check, drug screen, and motor vehicle report as requirements of employment. Garver describes itself as an employee-owned engineering, planning, and environmental services firm founded in 1919, with more than 1,500 employees. The company offers professional memberships, support for industry licenses, continuing education opportunities, competitive salary packages, attractive benefits, and a wellness program. Garver is committed to equal employment opportunities.

Requirements

At least 5 years of experience.
High school diploma or equivalent.
Strong ability to prioritize and organize.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Strong working knowledge of Excel and Word.
Working knowledge of ODOT and OTA specifications.
Ability to perform considerable physical activity outdoors, including light lifting, bending, stooping, climbing, prolonged walking and standing, and regular operation of motorized vehicles.
Willingness to travel for short-term and long-term out-of-town projects.
Consent to a background check, drug screen, and motor vehicle report as a condition of employment.

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with grading, drainage, sanitary sewer, water distribution systems, concrete/asphalt paving, roadway bridge construction, water/wastewater plants, and site design projects.
OHCMT Materials Sampling and Testing certification.
SiteManager application experience.
Pipeline inspection experience.
Survey or materials testing experience.

Responsibilities

Interpret and understand project plans and specifications while verifying compliance.
Inspect and observe water/wastewater, aviation, roadway, and bridge projects.
Assist with inspections and documentation to help ensure projects are built in accordance with project plans and specifications.
Serve as a liaison among contractors, engineers, and clients.
Read and interpret data, information, and documents.
Analyze and solve problems.
Perform highly detailed work on multiple concurrent tasks under intense deadlines.
Interact with staff, contractors, and the public.
Travel to short-term and long-term out-of-town projects as required.